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Savvy buyers are seizing opportunities to buy and refurbish ‘unmortgageable’ properties in UK’s top cities.

In London it takes 174 days on average to go from agreeing a sale to completing a move, whereas it takes 141 days in the North East.

Sales saw a sharp 9% decline this month, with house price growth slowing to 1.3%.

The OPDA has welcomed Hiizzy and Instamo as new members.

The search bundle delivers trusted property information at the point of listing, driving faster, more certain transactions.

The industry has a critical opportunity to help shape the future of property data, digital transactions and home buying reform, the OPDA says.

Average house prices increased by 2.3% in England, 4.2% in Wales, and 4.4% in Scotland.

The average property in the UK has risen 15% in value over the past five years, but this differs dramatically per region, the latest data shows.

John Healey becomes the UK’s sixth Chancellor in four years.

Political uncertainty is adding to the many distractions for summer buyers, Rightmove says.